Is it safe to build a balcony railing (on the second floor) out of vinyl? I mean the type of fence sold by, for example,
http://ellma.eu/produkter/index.html.
It's a great idea if only you knew it holds up as well as a wooden fence, especially in the cold. It would be a bit troublesome if the mulled wine cheerful Christmas dinner guest were to take a misstep and crash through...
http://ellma.eu/produkter/index.html.
It's a great idea if only you knew it holds up as well as a wooden fence, especially in the cold. It would be a bit troublesome if the mulled wine cheerful Christmas dinner guest were to take a misstep and crash through...
The product is mentioned here on the forum, but there it is used as fencing and it might work well there. Since the roof ladder runs close to my balcony, it's possible that one might step on the railing plus the stress that arises. And at -30, how much can it withstand?
That's why I'm curious if anyone has tried it, or otherwise has facts or just opinions. I don't know if this is regulated in any building codes other than general requirements for height and durability.
That's why I'm curious if anyone has tried it, or otherwise has facts or just opinions. I don't know if this is regulated in any building codes other than general requirements for height and durability.
Requirements for balcony railings can be found in the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s Building Regulations (BBR). In general, the following applies:
"8:2321 Railings
Staircases, landings, ramps, and balconies that are not enclosed by walls must have railings that minimize the risk of personal injuries from falls. Railing fillings with fixtures must withstand the dynamic impact of a person."
On balconies, they should be at least 1.1 m high.
I do not believe the product in question meets these requirements.
"8:2321 Railings
Staircases, landings, ramps, and balconies that are not enclosed by walls must have railings that minimize the risk of personal injuries from falls. Railing fillings with fixtures must withstand the dynamic impact of a person."
On balconies, they should be at least 1.1 m high.
I do not believe the product in question meets these requirements.
I think, as I said, that it already fails due to the height requirement; none of those fences appear to be high enough.
Then it probably doesn't hold either.
Then it probably doesn't hold either.